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Bethesda Fountain wedding. This bridal shoot was very much inspired by color, something often forgotten in the world of white weddings. But autumn reminds us how beautiful it can be. We pulled an original rust-toned beauty from Leanne Marshall, the queen of colorful gowns. It paired with mauve accent pieces for a more soft and […]

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Sunstone winery wedding. Santa Barbara film photographer.  Sunstone Winery. This place has inspired me for years, so getting to shoot there was a dream come true. It is a venue that defines timeless style. I adored Lacy’s designs for this shoot because they weren’t over the top or flashy, but complemented the earthy and natural tones of […]

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Alaska elopement photographer.  This editorial was inspired the way fall should be enjoyed. It’s a time of year to savor being outside before the cold sets in and reap the last of the trees fruitage. The fields are tall and foliage on fire with color. We set up an intimate style ceremony and reception table […]

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Dillingham Ranch wedding.  Nestled in North Shore Oahu is a house filled with all the charm and essence of Hawaii. One almost feels taken back in time to the island in its raw beauty before the masses inhabited it. It’s one of my favorite venues because of this unique feeling it inspires. I knew I […]

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Charleston film photographer. When I think of Charleston only one thing comes to mind and that is weddings because they have some of the best of the best in every vendor category. There are endless possibilities; from gardens to mansions to gorgeous restored industrial buildings. With all this at my finger tips I decided to […]

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The Cedar Room wedding.  Pete and Alex are a lovely couple who share a love of travel and planes as he is an Air Force pilot. While they now live in Alaska, their love took root in Charleston so they wanted to incorporate as much of that and their adventures as possible in their big […]

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Hawaii sailboat wedding. With so many kinds of destination weddings coming to Hawaii each year, we wanted to create an adventurous option for the sea swept souls. What could be more romantic than a sunrise sailboat ride to say I do? We even had a pod of dolphins come by to put on a show. […]

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Oahu engagement photographer. Casey and Jenna planned their Hawaiian travels with the made-up motto “YOIHO”-You’re only in Hawaii once! They hired me to document their whole experience on Oahu. We mostly adventured and went for a more lifestyle feel, but made sure to set aside one evening just for a formal session to mark their […]

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Matanuska Glacier wedding. Alaska has awe-inspiring vistas in abundance. Now imagine one of them being your backyard! This private residence overlooks the famous Matanuska Glacier, and our couple took full advantage of it for their intimate at home wedding. Normally one would need a helicopter to reach these epic views, but they only had to […]

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Kestrel Park engagement. When photographing in Santa Ynez, you can’t miss out on golden hour in the valley. There is no better place to experience this than Kestrel Park. It’s rolling hills are the perfect place to slow down and connect with the one you love. As the path ends you will find a vine […]

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